@@morgandrives We don't get wagons in the U.S., which is a shame. While watching this review I was thinking how much better I'd like this Corolla as a wagon.
Agree totally. I had a 1988 Corolla and I can’t recall it having power steering, but I’m not sure. I miss all the cars I’ve owned since 1972. Got my licence at 15. Cars have come along way. Cheers.
Tough to beat. Solid value, excellent fuel economy, as reliable as an anvil and decent resale value when you sell it. It's a strong option in the segment. It's no wonder the domestic brands dumped their cars, they simply couldn't compete any longer.
Love this car, going on the 2 generation in my family. My wife got one back in 2002 and sold it in 2012 for like $5k. Now my daughter got a 2022 hybrid. Can't beat the price for those who just want a reliable car from A to B.
Our daughter got the 2023 Corolla LE Hybrid which I broke in for about 3-4 weeks. Mileage was great from 50-90 mpg. I told the kiddo to take good care of it and drive it for a long, long time. Thanks for the great review guys!
Great review as always. I have the main competitor, a Civic EX-L hatchback. If I wanted a sedan I would strongly consider this. But comparing hatch to hatch, it’s the Civic easily. The same fuel economy, better exterior and interior, and way bigger cargo room and rear seat room than the Corolla hatch. I agree with Zach regarding snow and the perceived need for AWD. We just received a total of 2 feet of snow in 3 different storms in one week here in Iowa. I have a good set of snow tires and had no issues getting around. I’ve driven for 49 years, mostly in Iowa, and have never had AWD. I’ve had both front wheel drive and rear wheel drive vehicles. I’ve never been stuck and never been in the ditch. Tires and some common sense go a long way in winter driving.
I recently was picked up in this new Toyota Corolla. Upon entering the minicab (taxi/Uber) at 2 am in the morning (I absolutely hate these 3hr pre-flight check ins)… inaccurately assumed that it was a Camry… at first. It certainly did not feel small/tight and the fit & finish impressed me. Though the cabbie fare did not. Corollas are never going to be on my shopping list, but I would highly recommend them. Toyota definitely continues to manufacture ‘respectfully’ reliable and economic compact motorcars. This one is an absolute hit. Thanks for the video.
I have a 2020 xse with about 40,000k miles. Never have had an issue. Great gas mileage and overall has everything you could need/want. I do not regret getting the hybrid I get about 35 mpg average.
I weigh 340 pounds (I'm disgusted with myself and working on it). A 2023 SE hatchback is my daily driver. Once I'm in, it's very roomy and comfortable. Even toting me, I average 40+ (mostly highway). Great car.
@bcalli7119 it's tough at first but you are so worth it. You're making better life decisions now. Driving a toyota and focusing on your health are 2 things you'll never regret.
Love how you guys give info for both Canada and the US. I wish we got the heated wheel too. The civic is the same way. I think we have fewer options since the Corolla is considered a “cheap low end car” when that’s not necessarily true. People just want an SUV sadly.
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Andrea and Zack, Kudos for safely clearing the snow off the Corolla before you started driving on the street.👏👏 I wish more drivers back east would do the same. 🤨Corolla is the number 1 selling car in Canada. Imagine how many more they would sell if Toyota Canada had the...... ambition to offer us the AWD Hybrid wagon.🤩🤩
My wife and I rented a Corolla to travel from Vancouver to Canmore this past summer. I wanted a larger Toyota but it was not available at Enterprise. So they substituted that with a Volkswagen Passat. When I started this car the dash showed a service engine now indicator. I checked the oil on the dipstick and there was no oil on the dipstick. That goes through. Show you something about producing a rental car, doesn't it, I was worried the Corolla was not going to be big enough or very comfortable. It tended to be very comfortable and for two people it was fantastic. Even the back seat felt roomy enough for me to sit in it. The car got fantastic fuel economy traveling across British Columbia and Alberta. And I really enjoyed driving a smaller car. So easy to maneuver and park.
Had one of these newer gen corollas and it was super comfortable to drive on road trips. Once you are cruising it sails down the freeway getting great fuel economy and a smoother ride than others.
I recently drove a 3-year old Corolla LE rental with nearly 58000km. Despite of some rental abuse, it still drives pretty well and very comfortable even with that base 1.8 liter engine.
Honestly, this is the right car for a lot of people. ~$20k vs ~$40k, put those savings into your RRSP or even if you spend in on vacations. You're getting a lot more out of that money than driving a slightly fancier car.
I didn't think I'd stumble upon the cutest couple on UA-cam while looking for a car review, let alone a fellow Canadian. I think I've hit a jackpot today.
Small AWD (for Northern climates) inexpensive and reliable vehicles. No extra 'automatic-butt-scratcher-cook-your-meal-start-your-washer' features necessary. Just get in, start it and go. Wow! Mind blowing idea. That's what Honda, Toyota, Nissan (Datsun) were known for. Now even the Civic is HUGE compared to 20 yrs ago. AND the base model goes for $30K!!!! Insane! With the production techniques and the technology we have, manufacturers could easily make small, fuel efficient, $20K cars with the necessary features and reliability we need/want. EASY!! So, why are we riding in $100K, 6000 pound behemoths with only 2 people on board? To go to the mall? I have a small car and I get to the mall just fine. BTW, Kudos on your videos about the Ionic5. It went around the world...lol Cheers
wow! 30 cm of snow! Poor you guys! Lucky Corolla save a day. I think it’s a good car for first time buyers and it’s so poplar since in 60’s. I am not really crazy about the touchscreen. It’s looks like an iPad stick on top of the dashboard. Good tease pair guys! 😆 cheers! ☕️☕️
The comments about having front-wheel-drive with the proper winter tires - and the demonstration in snow - are valuable for possibly persuading some of those who have been convinced by marketing that all-wheel-drive is a necessity for dealing with snow (and even rain).
@@andreaspencer9813also those who claim AWD is needed for winter, those people don’t drive well in winter and those who speed in blizzard conditions combined with no common sense
Agreed. I’ve only had FWD cars in the winter, and have never had an issue during snow storms. Even when they haven’t plowed I’ve never been stuck or anything.
I went to my local Honda dealer and the Civic Sport with a 6 Spd manual it was 33K US, that seems to be a 7 thousand pre COVID price increase. So the Corolla pricing looks great.
I had the LE trim a few years ago, and was pretty impressed about what a decent everyday usable package it was. Couple of niggles with it; I wish the hatch version was similar in size to the sedan so that there was a viable alternative to the Impreza/Model3 in terms of size instead of the "world-car" size that they have now, and maybe it was the tires on renter but the ride is smooth and quiet until you got to broken pavement and the chassis transmitted more noise through the wheel wells than the Civic or Impreza. But overall, such a decent usable car. PS: one summer, three of my friends met their eventual wives/girlfriend while driving old Corollas. Don't knock them because they're "appliances."
I've decided on a Corolla L as my next car. I don't dislike hatchbacks but when the missus and I go on one of our 2 day shopping trips / mini-vacations, I prefer a lockable trunk where people can't see what's sitting in your car because any jackass with a hammer can bust your windows and take everything inside. Slower acceleration is ok, we don't race, and a smaller backseat area is ok too because we seldom have passengers. Front wheel drive is also just fine, especially in snow. I've driven rear wheel drive cars in snow and they aren't nearly as good as a front wheel drive model. We haven't got the money to buy an expensive car or an expensive EV and the Corolla is a super reliable car and is probably at the top end of our car buying budget anyway, so it's perfect for us. My current car is 22 years old and wearing out so it looks like the Corolla L in Celestite blue / grey will be our next car. Since we only drive maybe 5,000 kilometers a year ( or less ) I would expect this car to last a very very long time. Oh yeah, we looked at the Civic, but they seriously want too much money for one of those cars now. Might as well buy a Camry if you're considering a Civic. Anyway, good video.
I was wondering if your show was going to include a car test in the snow. . . . Yes, boys and girls, Motormouth did. . . . We have a front wheel drive Honda Odyssey without snow tires and an MDX with snow tires. When we head to Edmonton we take the MDX using Highway 2. The snow tires instead of "all season" provide better traction, especially when it is cold. My wife likes the Odyssey especially after she had knee replacement surgery. It is simply easier to get in and out of. . . . Remember that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and Andrea is certainly easy on the eyes. . . . Zach even knows that. 😊
Still driving my 2002 Corolla @ 289,000k , no issues up in Canada. Was really hoping to replace with another Toyota but wait times and the way dealerships in my area have been is ridiculous.....has led me to get a Subaru instead. Such a shame.
I agree the hatchback is the cute one. Somehow, it doesn't look as "big" as the sedan but don't know about interior spaces. I'm really anxious for more info on the Acura CDX. Would be great to see a comparison on Civic and Corolla.
I got the 2022 corolla base L model and traded it in to get a 2023 corolla se hybrid awd. The real world combined fuel economy for the gas model is around 8.8L per 100 km while the hybrid is 5.8L per 100km. I did both city and highway driving approximately equal in greater vancouver area
I love Andrea haha. And then she floors it haha. You guys do great videos and cover everything from start to finish! Thank you for doing so many awesome videos!
Thanks for reviewing affordable working class vehicles. 👍 The hybrid version of the Corolla is probably the perfect solution for many mainstream buyers. Wish that Toyota would bring us Americans the new generation C-HR hybrid from Europe 🇪🇺
I had an older Corolla it ran flawlessly for years before I moved to a Tacoma. The Corolla avoids a tag of "all style and no substance" with its bullet proof operation. IF I wanted to go back to a trouble free car my first choice would going back to a Corolla. My brother ran the manual Corolla's for years without issue. He was disappointed when they stopped offering the manual in the sedan.
The Corolla Hybrid gets 53 mpg city, 46 mpg hwy, for a combined 50 mpg, about 43% better than the ICE. Payback for the hybrid extra depends on gas prices in your area and miles driven.
I bought my Corolla w/manual in 2003 for 21k all in. My new civic w/ manual in 2019 was 26k all in. Now the cheapest option 4 years later is a Civic SI for $37k ++ or the GR Corolla 50k ++. Crazy!
i've got this exact car and yup, even with just fwd and 5.1 inches of ground clearance, a good set of winter tires is more than enough for cold, icy, and snowy areas :)
I rented a Corolla L while on vacation and found it perfectly adequate. It was a comfortable road trip car overall. I didn't like driving it though, coming from my personal 2018 Elantra SEL. My friend, who was road-tripping with me, didn't care for the car either. The Corolla was better equipped, but in comparison, the build quality felt thin and chintzy, the controls and storage ergonomics was incredibly poor, and the driving dynamics weren't as good. Where my Elantra felt planted to the road and responsive, the Corolla felt like a wet sponge. The lane keep assist was a major nuisance on the interstate, and the adaptive cruise responded very sluggishly to getting back up to the set speed when I'd get in the passing lane. Getting back into my Elantra at the airport at home, I felt like I was in a car one tier up. Just a better-thought-out car with a more robust feel. I don't know how the 2021+ Elantra compares since it's so different from the 2017-2020 Elantra. I look forward to your upcoming Elantra review. The Corolla is the superior choice for reliability and resale, but it's just not as pleasant or enjoyable to live with.
I have a 2020 Corolla SE and I honestly think it looks good. Its a very good, reliable economy car. My only complaint is the noise. Because it is an economy car the sound dampening is not the best, plus it comes with 18inch low profile tires here in the states. It can get quite noisey, so like Andrea stated you should invest in the JBL sound system lol. Otherwise, I really like my Corolla!
I found this review, like all your reviews, to be fair and honest. Some car "enthusiast" say the only people driving Corolla's are car haters. How dumb. Car nuts make up only about 5% of car buyers, I am one, but I needed a good quality car with low expense all around. I am saving to buy a house. My Corolla is 8 years old now, 130K miles, no problems, nothing has broken. Two sets of tires, new battery, radiator flush, regular oil changes. Thats it. Oh, a set of new wiper blades, now that's it. Some people buy cars to impress others, some buy them based on need, but whatever the reason, everyone wants a good quality car, designed and made with good quality that performs well and last.
I test drove Hyundai, Kia, and Nissan, and ended up with a Sentra, but I've also been a past Hyundai owner and it mine was very reliable. One thing to note about all "compact sedans" is that they are now about the size of a mid size sedan from 15 or 20 years ago. I was ready to buy an Altima, but dropping down a size was the right choice for me.
I think it is way better than "basic" transportation. It isn't luxurious and it does get loud when accelerating, but it has one of the nicest, most composed and comfortable ride quality in its class. It takes really rough roads really well. That's what impressed me in every late model Corolla I've been in. The seats are comfortable, the build is solid, and it just feels like a nice small sedan IMO. I'm a fan of this automobile.
Would LOVE to see the AWD version reviewed. I'm aware that it's a small motor, 7HP and disables above 30km/h or so, but would like to see if it's really worth anything in heavy snow.
i have the Canadian version with AWD, no complaints as of now, there were some rattling issues (seatbeat adjust springs, passenger side dash trim etc.) but fixed under warranty. This has the same engine as the prius (2ZR-FXE), On prius Vs and 18 Corolla hybrid in other markets, i have seen multiple of them reaches over 800k km, so like 500k miles with normal maintenance and replacements such as swappingthe 12v assessory batteries. The 2.0 and 2.5 engines on the other hand (M20A-FKS and A25A-FKS) on most current toyota and lexus models such as corolla cross, prius, rav4, sienna hybrids. After 100k km, the EGR system would clog up the cooler/pipe from oil vapor fed into it from the PVC valve. I hate to say it, but they are unreliable. Edit: the gas corolla in this vid has the 2.0, yikes! But on the bright side, the CVT has 3 physical gears, just try to drain&refill the CVT tranny fluid every 20k km.
Nice. I have a 2022 Corolla L manual 6 speed (1.8L) and it does very well even as a base model and I average 6.5 L/100 km in winter (right now). Keep the good work. From QC. 😁 Ps. I must admit I had more fun driving my 2019 Mazda3 GS sedan with manual 6 speed and the 2L which had similar fuel consumption. 🙂
As a Toyota advisor I can confirm there have been issues with the CVT especially of your a courier or Uber driver. Constant shifting from park to drive, reverse can be hard on the transmission. The Corolla is still a great car and with proper maintenance it will last.
Quite sketchy post. I am in the Corolla forums often and I don’t see any widespread pattern of people posting about CVT problems in their Corollas like I saw in the Nissan forums.
@@alvinsimba734 It’s all years and CVT’s, it comes down to how one drives. Courier and Uber drives tend to be harder on their vehicles vs regular drivers.
Greetings from Telford/westmidlands UK. I love your car reviews, please keep it up. Lovely car, but I feel Toyota should no longer bother doing ICE but do only Hybrids and PHEVs. The power split planetary gear system (aka e-CVT) is more reliable and economical than CVT. I drive a prius 2020 phev, and compared to the previous normal toyota ICE, the difference is night and day.
Here in North America, the ICE Corolla is still going strong and will probably buy another one if I get a chance. My 2020 Corolla LE has been great since 2020
@alvinsimba734 toyota corolla and Avensis are also good and triving well in the uk car market. I used to drive a toyota yaris, and then, later, I bought a toyota yaris hybrid 2018. More recently, I got this prius 2020 phev.
I don't mind driving an ugly car because I don't look at it when I'm driving. But I do wonder why I'm surrounded by monster trucks and SUVs with one occupant, no trailer, no load. We have lost our collective minds.
Yeah it’s really bad here in California. Everyone wants a gas guzzling monster vehicle that parks next to you so that you have zero visibility exiting a parking spot 😡
i have the 2023 Corolla SE model, one thing that wasn't mentioned is the CVT, when you put it in manual mode...you can up shift and downshift with the floor shifter (like most cars), but with the Corolla it also comes with the paddle (steering) wheel shifter as well.
The only "complaint" I heard from Corolla owners, is they wished it would finally have a major breakdown, so they had a legitimate reason to buy a new car. lol
I owned a Japan-built 2020 (built in late 2019) TNGA Corolla SE sedan from this gen for 2 years & 10K miles before getting rid of it. Went through 3 new batteries in two years due to electrical issues that Toyota could never resolve. Also, the push button start unit failed & had to be replaced. I was left stranded across town on two occasions & had had to be towed to dealership for repairs/fixes. Manual transmission shifter also developed issues & oftentimes wouldn't go into first gear from neutral at a stop unless I first moved it to 3rd or 2nd gear (first time ever having an issue with a manual in 40 years of driving them). Paint quality was lacking & the Super White painted plastics (bumpers/side-skirt pieces) yellowed some, causing color mismatch. Ride was harsh & noisy on all but the best of roads with those large wheels & 40 low-profile tires. Interior cabin develop at least a half-dozen chronic rattles/vibrations/buzzes in the doors, pillars, roof and/or dash, which was both highly annoying & made the vehicle feel cheaply made. Easily the worst vehicle ownership experience in 40 years, counting over a dozen other new Honda, Acura & Toyota vehicles during that span of time. So, roll the dice on quality/craftsmanship no matter what brand you buy these days.
We had a Corolla hatch and loved it, but it had way less cargo room than a standard Corolla. The trunk is smaller than it appears when you close the trunk.
I just realized this is the first time in a long time we’re not reviewing yet another suv… bring back the sedans!
Agreed! Sedans are perfect vehicles, and if you need more space, wagons are perfect too.
@@morgandrives We don't get wagons in the U.S., which is a shame. While watching this review I was thinking how much better I'd like this Corolla as a wagon.
@@palebeachbumthere is a wagon version called the toyota fielder Corolla,it's pretty common in Asia and African markets
@@immanuelingari4336 I wish we got that in the U.S!
@@palebeachbum Indeed the closest thinkg to a true wagon in the USA is the Subaru Outback. I'd love to see real wagons return to the market here!
Thanks for reviewing the Corolla, an economy car. I'd love to see more reviews of more affordable cars for people like me - a back to basics driver.
We have the Nissan Sentra and refreshed Hyundai Elantra coming soon too!
Agree totally. I had a 1988 Corolla and I can’t recall it having power steering, but I’m not sure. I miss all the cars I’ve owned since 1972. Got my licence at 15.
Cars have come along way.
Cheers.
How about reviewing the base engine of Civic and Impreza? Cause the 2.0 liter is what most people are getting.@@andreaspencer9813
For the first time the vehicle so perfect it didn’t even leave you “Two things you’d like to see improved”
Tough to beat. Solid value, excellent fuel economy, as reliable as an anvil and decent resale value when you sell it. It's a strong option in the segment. It's no wonder the domestic brands dumped their cars, they simply couldn't compete any longer.
They haven't even tried to compete.
Love this car, going on the 2 generation in my family. My wife got one back in 2002 and sold it in 2012 for like $5k. Now my daughter got a 2022 hybrid. Can't beat the price for those who just want a reliable car from A to B.
No need to buy Hybrid for a Corolla. The fuel economy is already over 50 mpg. The premium for the hybrid is definitely not worth it for a small sedan.
Our daughter got the 2023 Corolla LE Hybrid which I broke in for about 3-4 weeks. Mileage was great from 50-90 mpg. I told the kiddo to take good care of it and drive it for a long, long time. Thanks for the great review guys!
No need to buy Hybrid for a Corolla. The fuel economy is already over 50 mpg. The premium for the hybrid is definitely not worth it for a small sedan.
just take care of it, i drove 30 year old model
Great review as always. I have the main competitor, a Civic EX-L hatchback. If I wanted a sedan I would strongly consider this. But comparing hatch to hatch, it’s the Civic easily. The same fuel economy, better exterior and interior, and way bigger cargo room and rear seat room than the Corolla hatch. I agree with Zach regarding snow and the perceived need for AWD. We just received a total of 2 feet of snow in 3 different storms in one week here in Iowa. I have a good set of snow tires and had no issues getting around. I’ve driven for 49 years, mostly in Iowa, and have never had AWD. I’ve had both front wheel drive and rear wheel drive vehicles. I’ve never been stuck and never been in the ditch. Tires and some common sense go a long way in winter driving.
I had a 2015 Toyota corolla and I got stuck 24/7 when I lived in Iowa
I recently was picked up in this new Toyota Corolla. Upon entering the minicab (taxi/Uber) at 2 am in the morning (I absolutely hate these 3hr pre-flight check ins)… inaccurately assumed that it was a Camry… at first. It certainly did not feel small/tight and the fit & finish impressed me. Though the cabbie fare did not. Corollas are never going to be on my shopping list, but I would highly recommend them. Toyota definitely continues to manufacture ‘respectfully’ reliable and economic compact motorcars. This one is an absolute hit. Thanks for the video.
Toyato is always # 1 in reliability for the past 30-40 yrs. Luv them.
My daughter bought the more value LE model because it's the Best bang for the buck. Civic was her other option but 3-4K more.
I have a 2020 xse with about 40,000k miles. Never have had an issue. Great gas mileage and overall has everything you could need/want. I do not regret getting the hybrid I get about 35 mpg average.
At 169hp this is the most powerful gas only Corolla ever built. It's sleek and frugal. No wonder Zack is jealous! 😂
I weigh 340 pounds (I'm disgusted with myself and working on it). A 2023 SE hatchback is my daily driver. Once I'm in, it's very roomy and comfortable. Even toting me, I average 40+ (mostly highway). Great car.
Just wanted to say more power to you! You'll get it done and reach whatever goals you set for yourself!
@@jakesmith-ho4bl thank you for the encouragement! I'm hanging in!
@bcalli7119 it's tough at first but you are so worth it. You're making better life decisions now. Driving a toyota and focusing on your health are 2 things you'll never regret.
Love how you guys give info for both Canada and the US. I wish we got the heated wheel too. The civic is the same way. I think we have fewer options since the Corolla is considered a “cheap low end car” when that’s not necessarily true. People just want an SUV sadly.
Love Toyota still driving my 2012 Corolla 183k miles. Someday will buy another Corolla
I love your channel, its for the average people, not exotic unattainable cars. Thank you Love the team
According to the AutoTrader Price Index Report, the average new vehicle price in June 2023 was $66,288, 21.3% above the price in June 2022. As for used cars, the national average is currently $39,645, 4.1% higher than it was the prior year.
Andrea and Zack, Kudos for safely clearing the snow off the Corolla before you started driving on the street.👏👏 I wish more drivers back east would do the same. 🤨Corolla is the number 1 selling car in Canada. Imagine how many more they would sell if Toyota Canada had the...... ambition to offer us the AWD Hybrid wagon.🤩🤩
I would buy a hybrid Toyota wagon in a heartbeat.
Manuals. Great security device as a bonus. Great product and keeps her value.
Toyota has recently discontinued the manual transmission in the Corolla model. So no more manuals, unless you go for the GR Corolla.
@@lennygarrison6836 Pretty sure the Corolla Sport sedan still have the 6 speed manual available in the USA.
I bet other markets still get manuals
I believe the US still gets the Sport Corolla sedan with the 6 speed manual for 2024
@@horseathalt7308negative bro. Toyota has discontinued the manual in the Corolla, except for the GR version. 🤦🏻♂️
My wife and I rented a Corolla to travel from Vancouver to Canmore this past summer. I wanted a larger Toyota but it was not available at Enterprise. So they substituted that with a Volkswagen Passat. When I started this car the dash showed a service engine now indicator. I checked the oil on the dipstick and there was no oil on the dipstick. That goes through. Show you something about producing a rental car, doesn't it,
I was worried the Corolla was not going to be big enough or very comfortable. It tended to be very comfortable and for two people it was fantastic. Even the back seat felt roomy enough for me to sit in it. The car got fantastic fuel economy traveling across British Columbia and Alberta. And I really enjoyed driving a smaller car. So easy to maneuver and park.
Sounds about right for enterprise.
I have the 2024 Corolla Hybrid and I love it. It drives so nice and comfortable. It has a lot of pep compared to the old Corolla. Love this car.
As interested as I've always been in cars, the simplicity of this appeals so much to my practical side.
Had one of these newer gen corollas and it was super comfortable to drive on road trips. Once you are cruising it sails down the freeway getting great fuel economy and a smoother ride than others.
Been driving Corollas for years as commuter vehicles 200km around trip to work everyday there pretty much unstoppable
I had two corolla's, they are very practical cars and they save you money and are reliable. Very low cost
More sedan reviews please...great job!
I have a 2017 Corolla XSE great car I get 30 to 33 mpg's in the city. Recently installed Nokian snow tires for winter.
Love it guys. Our 2021 Corolla Hybrid is fantastic. You two are great.
I recently drove a 3-year old Corolla LE rental with nearly 58000km. Despite of some rental abuse, it still drives pretty well and very comfortable even with that base 1.8 liter engine.
Honestly, this is the right car for a lot of people. ~$20k vs ~$40k, put those savings into your RRSP or even if you spend in on vacations. You're getting a lot more out of that money than driving a slightly fancier car.
Andrea nails it every time now. Another great review, Thanks
I didn't think I'd stumble upon the cutest couple on UA-cam while looking for a car review, let alone a fellow Canadian. I think I've hit a jackpot today.
Small AWD (for Northern climates) inexpensive and reliable vehicles. No extra 'automatic-butt-scratcher-cook-your-meal-start-your-washer' features necessary.
Just get in, start it and go. Wow! Mind blowing idea. That's what Honda, Toyota, Nissan (Datsun) were known for. Now even the Civic is HUGE compared to 20 yrs ago. AND the base model goes for $30K!!!! Insane! With the production techniques and the technology we have, manufacturers could easily make small, fuel efficient, $20K cars with the necessary features and reliability we need/want. EASY!! So, why are we riding in $100K, 6000 pound behemoths with only 2 people on board? To go to the mall? I have a small car and I get to the mall just fine.
BTW, Kudos on your videos about the Ionic5. It went around the world...lol Cheers
I would love to see a station wagon version of corolla. Missed the station wagon camry from the early 90s.
I know it won't happen but that is brilliant.
I think the Corolla looks very tidy and sharp! The older generations looked bland but sport trims on this generation are quite sleek.
It’s a great little car. The snow in the background looks fantastic.
Another highly worthwhile review, especially for those on a budget.
Great review as always....
I placed a deposit on the Corolla Hybrid SE AWD in January 2024.... I hope the wait won't be too long..... Fingers crossed.
Really love the community you do your driving in....
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wow! 30 cm of snow! Poor you guys! Lucky Corolla save a day. I think it’s a good car for first time buyers and it’s so poplar since in 60’s. I am not really crazy about the touchscreen. It’s looks like an iPad stick on top of the dashboard. Good tease pair guys! 😆 cheers! ☕️☕️
The comments about having front-wheel-drive with the proper winter tires - and the demonstration in snow - are valuable for possibly persuading some of those who have been convinced by marketing that all-wheel-drive is a necessity for dealing with snow (and even rain).
It's all about the tires ad good common sense.
@@andreaspencer9813also those who claim AWD is needed for winter, those people don’t drive well in winter and those who speed in blizzard conditions combined with no common sense
Agreed. I’ve only had FWD cars in the winter, and have never had an issue during snow storms. Even when they haven’t plowed I’ve never been stuck or anything.
Toyota is so smart……..with all the hybrids……..and a CVT with a launch gear. Does anyone else do that with a CVT ?
I liked your positive review on this car and not calling it boring
Love this car. Basic but a bit more via reliability
I went to my local Honda dealer and the Civic Sport with a 6 Spd manual it was 33K US, that seems to be a 7 thousand pre COVID price increase. So the Corolla pricing looks great.
Smart to review this car, I think almost every family owns a corolla or civic and many of us one our first car is a corolla or civic
I had the LE trim a few years ago, and was pretty impressed about what a decent everyday usable package it was. Couple of niggles with it; I wish the hatch version was similar in size to the sedan so that there was a viable alternative to the Impreza/Model3 in terms of size instead of the "world-car" size that they have now, and maybe it was the tires on renter but the ride is smooth and quiet until you got to broken pavement and the chassis transmitted more noise through the wheel wells than the Civic or Impreza. But overall, such a decent usable car.
PS: one summer, three of my friends met their eventual wives/girlfriend while driving old Corollas. Don't knock them because they're "appliances."
Love my 2014 Corrolla . Just bought another one. Very happy.
I got a older corolla s is still runs good no big problem on it jus oil change and up keep. Car got 2011. 145.000 miles
I've decided on a Corolla L as my next car. I don't dislike hatchbacks but when the missus and I go on one of our 2 day shopping trips / mini-vacations, I prefer a lockable trunk where people can't see what's sitting in your car because any jackass with a hammer can bust your windows and take everything inside. Slower acceleration is ok, we don't race, and a smaller backseat area is ok too because we seldom have passengers. Front wheel drive is also just fine, especially in snow. I've driven rear wheel drive cars in snow and they aren't nearly as good as a front wheel drive model. We haven't got the money to buy an expensive car or an expensive EV and the Corolla is a super reliable car and is probably at the top end of our car buying budget anyway, so it's perfect for us. My current car is 22 years old and wearing out so it looks like the Corolla L in Celestite blue / grey will be our next car. Since we only drive maybe 5,000 kilometers a year ( or less ) I would expect this car to last a very very long time. Oh yeah, we looked at the Civic, but they seriously want too much money for one of those cars now. Might as well buy a Camry if you're considering a Civic. Anyway, good video.
Always a best bet for the long run.. 30 cm is lot for you guys in BC.
I have the most basic model, no options, not yet two years old, almost 20 K miles, and it still seems brand new. A great little car.
lol..yes the GR...that would be a blast....for me...a barely used hatchback will be a great option...great review...enjoy🙂
I was wondering if your show was going to include a car test in the snow. . . . Yes, boys and girls, Motormouth did. . . . We have a front wheel drive Honda Odyssey without snow tires and an MDX with snow tires. When we head to Edmonton we take the MDX using Highway 2. The snow tires instead of "all season" provide better traction, especially when it is cold. My wife likes the Odyssey especially after she had knee replacement surgery. It is simply easier to get in and out of. . . . Remember that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and Andrea is certainly easy on the eyes. . . . Zach even knows that. 😊
Still driving my 2002 Corolla @ 289,000k , no issues up in Canada. Was really hoping to replace with another Toyota but wait times and the way dealerships in my area have been is ridiculous.....has led me to get a Subaru instead. Such a shame.
$30,000 is not an affordable entry level car..but I guess that the way of the world now.
They have a $25,000 option
I agree 30000 alot of money today but that is considered affordable.very sad
I agree the hatchback is the cute one. Somehow, it doesn't look as "big" as the sedan but don't know about interior spaces. I'm really anxious for more info on the Acura CDX. Would be great to see a comparison on Civic and Corolla.
I like the red sear inserts. Breaks up the all black interior.
Thanks for the video! I was looking to see the differences between LE and SE versions in terms of comfort, driving dynamics and interior quality.
I got the 2022 corolla base L model and traded it in to get a 2023 corolla se hybrid awd. The real world combined fuel economy for the gas model is around 8.8L per 100 km while the hybrid is 5.8L per 100km. I did both city and highway driving approximately equal in greater vancouver area
I love Andrea haha. And then she floors it haha. You guys do great videos and cover everything from start to finish! Thank you for doing so many awesome videos!
How would you compare buying a new Corolla LE gasoline sedan to buying a new Mirage ES? Which is better value for money?
The lady running after her dog in the background XD
What? No time stamp? Amateur. lol
4:12 glad to see good ol' proper amber rear indicator lights.
Thanks for reviewing affordable working class vehicles. 👍 The hybrid version of the Corolla is probably the perfect solution for many mainstream buyers. Wish that Toyota would bring us Americans the new generation C-HR hybrid from Europe 🇪🇺
I love my Corolla hatchback Andrea!
Awesome!
Yes I agree on more affordable new cars. 50-$100,000 vehicles are too expensive for many.
I had an older Corolla it ran flawlessly for years before I moved to a Tacoma. The Corolla avoids a tag of "all style and no substance" with its bullet proof operation. IF I wanted to go back to a trouble free car my first choice would going back to a Corolla. My brother ran the manual Corolla's for years without issue. He was disappointed when they stopped offering the manual in the sedan.
The Corolla Hybrid gets 53 mpg city, 46 mpg hwy, for a combined 50 mpg, about 43% better than the ICE. Payback for the hybrid extra depends on gas prices in your area and miles driven.
Exactly!!
Purchased one today. Much to like about it, nothing to dislike about it. Bonus: it’s built in Japan, somewhat rare in the US.
I bought my Corolla w/manual in 2003 for 21k all in. My new civic w/ manual in 2019 was 26k all in. Now the cheapest option 4 years later is a Civic SI for $37k ++ or the GR Corolla 50k ++. Crazy!
SI and GR are much more expensive, but they are different cars.
Great review folks! Love your channel.......
TOYOTA is one of my favourite cars for its affordability, parts availability and reliability. This one is just good for me
i've got this exact car and yup, even with just fwd and 5.1 inches of ground clearance, a good set of winter tires is more than enough for cold, icy, and snowy areas :)
I just looked at a few corolla and test drive a while se nightshade nice color combo with the black logo and the bronze wheel and it's got blind spot
I rented a Corolla L while on vacation and found it perfectly adequate. It was a comfortable road trip car overall. I didn't like driving it though, coming from my personal 2018 Elantra SEL. My friend, who was road-tripping with me, didn't care for the car either. The Corolla was better equipped, but in comparison, the build quality felt thin and chintzy, the controls and storage ergonomics was incredibly poor, and the driving dynamics weren't as good. Where my Elantra felt planted to the road and responsive, the Corolla felt like a wet sponge. The lane keep assist was a major nuisance on the interstate, and the adaptive cruise responded very sluggishly to getting back up to the set speed when I'd get in the passing lane. Getting back into my Elantra at the airport at home, I felt like I was in a car one tier up. Just a better-thought-out car with a more robust feel. I don't know how the 2021+ Elantra compares since it's so different from the 2017-2020 Elantra. I look forward to your upcoming Elantra review. The Corolla is the superior choice for reliability and resale, but it's just not as pleasant or enjoyable to live with.
Yeah I think 🤔 you had the weaker engine in the one you drove. The one on motormouth is the bigger engine.
@@Tahvyy yes it was a 2020 Corolla with the old 1.8L. Power was adequate, except for interstate onramps.
I have a 2020 Corolla SE and I honestly think it looks good. Its a very good, reliable economy car. My only complaint is the noise. Because it is an economy car the sound dampening is not the best, plus it comes with 18inch low profile tires here in the states. It can get quite noisey, so like Andrea stated you should invest in the JBL sound system lol. Otherwise, I really like my Corolla!
I have the 2020 LE with 16 inch tires… nice and quiet
Werk!!!!! I love your reviews
I found this review, like all your reviews, to be fair and honest. Some car "enthusiast" say the only people driving Corolla's are car haters. How dumb. Car nuts make up only about 5% of car buyers, I am one, but I needed a good quality car with low expense all around. I am saving to buy a house. My Corolla is 8 years old now, 130K miles, no problems, nothing has broken. Two sets of tires, new battery, radiator flush, regular oil changes. Thats it. Oh, a set of new wiper blades, now that's it. Some people buy cars to impress others, some buy them based on need, but whatever the reason, everyone wants a good quality car, designed and made with good quality that performs well and last.
I test drove Hyundai, Kia, and Nissan, and ended up with a Sentra, but I've also been a past Hyundai owner and it mine was very reliable. One thing to note about all "compact sedans" is that they are now about the size of a mid size sedan from 15 or 20 years ago. I was ready to buy an Altima, but dropping down a size was the right choice for me.
Thanks for the video , excellent, for a manual I wil pick the Mazda 3
My 2022 Corolla XSE hatchback with manual transmission is more rare then the GR Corolla's!
Beautiful, honest review, and very informative. Thanks for sharing, love you guys.
I think it is way better than "basic" transportation. It isn't luxurious and it does get loud when accelerating, but it has one of the nicest, most composed and comfortable ride quality in its class. It takes really rough roads really well. That's what impressed me in every late model Corolla I've been in. The seats are comfortable, the build is solid, and it just feels like a nice small sedan IMO. I'm a fan of this automobile.
You missed the best part, Toyotasense 3.0. The PDA option is amazing in this price point. Great for new and old drivers alike.
You kids are cute. Thanks for making this!
Would LOVE to see the AWD version reviewed. I'm aware that it's a small motor, 7HP and disables above 30km/h or so, but would like to see if it's really worth anything in heavy snow.
We actually reviewed the hatchback hybrid last year. Here is the link ua-cam.com/video/ZUcMe_TKahE/v-deo.htmlsi=5g3YZq0oNeYi05_n
Not the case anymore. New Corolla hybrid have about 30hp on the rear so it engages whenever slip is detected
There must be a good backstory for Toyota Canada offering a press fleet car in Vancouver with Ontario license plates.
Corolla hatchback has more cargo space, but the rear seat is barely usable for passengers due to the shorter wheelbase.
i have the Canadian version with AWD, no complaints as of now, there were some rattling issues (seatbeat adjust springs, passenger side dash trim etc.) but fixed under warranty. This has the same engine as the prius (2ZR-FXE), On prius Vs and 18 Corolla hybrid in other markets, i have seen multiple of them reaches over 800k km, so like 500k miles with normal maintenance and replacements such as swappingthe 12v assessory batteries. The 2.0 and 2.5 engines on the other hand (M20A-FKS and A25A-FKS) on most current toyota and lexus models such as corolla cross, prius, rav4, sienna hybrids. After 100k km, the EGR system would clog up the cooler/pipe from oil vapor fed into it from the PVC valve. I hate to say it, but they are unreliable.
Edit: the gas corolla in this vid has the 2.0, yikes! But on the bright side, the CVT has 3 physical gears, just try to drain&refill the CVT tranny fluid every 20k km.
Nice. I have a 2022 Corolla L manual 6 speed (1.8L) and it does very well even as a base model and I average 6.5 L/100 km in winter (right now). Keep the good work. From QC. 😁 Ps. I must admit I had more fun driving my 2019 Mazda3 GS sedan with manual 6 speed and the 2L which had similar fuel consumption. 🙂
What country are you in? Because those weren't available in the United States with a 1.8 in 22
@@leroy420b Canada. 2022 was the last year with the 1.8L ONLY in the L model. 🙂
As a Toyota advisor I can confirm there have been issues with the CVT especially of your a courier or Uber driver. Constant shifting from park to drive, reverse can be hard on the transmission. The Corolla is still a great car and with proper maintenance it will last.
Which engines of the Corolla that are having problems with the CVT?
Quite sketchy post. I am in the Corolla forums often and I don’t see any widespread pattern of people posting about CVT problems in their Corollas like I saw in the Nissan forums.
@@webcomment8895 right and I do have a 2020 Corolla LE with the cvt that was used since 2014 and no problems whatsoever.
Probably a good idea to bring it to a complete stop before shifting between any of those 3 positions.
@@alvinsimba734 It’s all years and CVT’s, it comes down to how one drives. Courier and Uber drives tend to be harder on their vehicles vs regular drivers.
Greetings from Telford/westmidlands UK. I love your car reviews, please keep it up. Lovely car, but I feel Toyota should no longer bother doing ICE but do only Hybrids and PHEVs. The power split planetary gear system (aka e-CVT) is more reliable and economical than CVT. I drive a prius 2020 phev, and compared to the previous normal toyota ICE, the difference is night and day.
Here in North America, the ICE Corolla is still going strong and will probably buy another one if I get a chance. My 2020 Corolla LE has been great since 2020
@alvinsimba734 toyota corolla and Avensis are also good and triving well in the uk car market. I used to drive a toyota yaris, and then, later, I bought a toyota yaris hybrid 2018. More recently, I got this prius 2020 phev.
There is only value in the first 2 trims of Corolla. Its top trim in Canada is priced at $34,000 , which is the starting price of a RAV4.
You can get lower TRIMs, here in Canada, the LE is best of both worlds
The awd hybrid is probably the best vehicle to buy. Only if you need lots of space or if you like power should you buy something else.
Awd hybrid is almost $30k
Dealership will want almost $40k
@Motormouth..... no
How about the Hornet. Weeks ago you stated you were driving for the upcoming review. Cannot not wait to see your review.
I don't mind driving an ugly car because I don't look at it when I'm driving. But I do wonder why I'm surrounded by monster trucks and SUVs with one occupant, no trailer, no load. We have lost our collective minds.
Yeah it’s really bad here in California. Everyone wants a gas guzzling monster vehicle that parks next to you so that you have zero visibility exiting a parking spot 😡
@@Johnnyiswhereit’s all about image. Some people will pay anything to impress total strangers.
The new Corollas not ugly.
@@xkcash_238 not at all
The only ugly thing here is your comment. Corollas look cool to me
Great video, the base Corolla in the UK is just over £29,000 ($50k Canadian dollars)
i have the 2023 Corolla SE model, one thing that wasn't mentioned is the CVT, when you put it in manual mode...you can up shift and downshift with the floor shifter (like most cars), but with the Corolla it also comes with the paddle (steering) wheel shifter as well.
The only "complaint" I heard from Corolla owners, is they wished it would finally have a major breakdown, so they had a legitimate reason to buy a new car. lol
good car and review, what winter tires did you have on the corolla?
I owned a Japan-built 2020 (built in late 2019) TNGA Corolla SE sedan from this gen for 2 years & 10K miles before getting rid of it. Went through 3 new batteries in two years due to electrical issues that Toyota could never resolve. Also, the push button start unit failed & had to be replaced. I was left stranded across town on two occasions & had had to be towed to dealership for repairs/fixes. Manual transmission shifter also developed issues & oftentimes wouldn't go into first gear from neutral at a stop unless I first moved it to 3rd or 2nd gear (first time ever having an issue with a manual in 40 years of driving them). Paint quality was lacking & the Super White painted plastics (bumpers/side-skirt pieces) yellowed some, causing color mismatch. Ride was harsh & noisy on all but the best of roads with those large wheels & 40 low-profile tires. Interior cabin develop at least a half-dozen chronic rattles/vibrations/buzzes in the doors, pillars, roof and/or dash, which was both highly annoying & made the vehicle feel cheaply made. Easily the worst vehicle ownership experience in 40 years, counting over a dozen other new Honda, Acura & Toyota vehicles during that span of time. So, roll the dice on quality/craftsmanship no matter what brand you buy these days.
You were just unlucky
@@alvinsimba734 Doubt it. Even Toyota isn't what it was in the 1980s and early 1990s when you were guaranteed a bulletproof product.
We had a Corolla hatch and loved it, but it had way less cargo room than a standard Corolla. The trunk is smaller than it appears when you close the trunk.